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The Human Skeletal System

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What is the primary function of the skeletal system in protecting organs?

It helps move organs
It shields many of the main organs (correct)
It stores minerals
It gives the body shape

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Humerus
Femur (correct)
Ulna
Tibia

What is the purpose of cartilage in the skeletal system?

To connect bones to bones
To prevent bones from rubbing against each other (correct)
To connect muscles to bones
To store minerals

What is the average resting potential of a neuron?

-70 mv (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

To receive messages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between muscles and bones called?

Tendon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in the neuron?

To maintain resting potential (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the rods in the retina?

To see in black and white (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood through the heart?

Cardiac muscle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the synapse in the nervous system?

To transmit messages to other neurons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

To control heart rate and blood pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ciliary muscles in the eye?

To change the shape of the lens (D) Signup and view all the answers

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